Youth Care Specialist

1 week ago

Lexington, North Carolina, United States Junior Order United American Mechanics Children's Home, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Cottage Parent

Job Summary:

A Cottage Parent is a live-in primary caregiver for campus youth who is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining an efficient household. The primary focus of a Cottage Parent is to establish stability for the youth so they can become comfortable with daily routines, build relationships of trust, and feel accepted and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be a role model for youth on campus as a caring and trustworthy adult who is competent and capable.
  • Provide primary care to youth in the residential program in support of our agency's mission.
  • Always provide supervision for the youth in your care individually and as a group.
  • Maintain a safe environment for youth that complies with all guidelines and is free from harassment, threats, and violence.
  • Support and guide youth in their emotional, physical, spiritual, and social development.
  • Maintain structure and predictable routines in the cottage to decrease stress and conflict.
  • Communicate with all staff members in a manner that supports a team approach.
  • Be actively involved with each youth's learning and academic performance.
  • Plan and participate in social and recreational activities with the youth on a continual basis.
  • Celebrate holidays, birthdays, special events, and milestone achievements of the youth in your care.
  • Teach and encourage proper hygiene and the importance of personal appearance and appropriate self-presentation to youth in your care.
  • Ensure every youth has seasonal and appropriate clothing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of the CARE model and TCI system in your daily practice as a professional caregiver.
  • Assist youth and Case Manager(s) in successful implementation of the youth's individual service plan.
  • Maintain a clean and neat cottage with contribution from all household members.
  • Prepare and offer food choices in the cottage that meet health and dietary guidelines.
  • Be responsible for the daily transportation needs of youth in your cottage.
  • Keep all medication, prescription and non-prescription, stored in a locked cabinet or closet.
  • Complete daily paperwork within your respective program.
  • Communicate serious incidents verbally to the Cottage Parent Supervisor(s) and in written form.
  • Participate in weekly transition meetings, case reviews, and cottage meetings.
  • Keep accurate account of all monies entrusted to you.
  • Order, receive, and store food and food supplies according to state, federal and agency guidelines.
  • Keep accurate mileage logs and maintain vehicle cleanliness and appearance.
  • Submit all cottage maintenance and repair requests to the Business Office Coordinator in a timely manner.
  • Submit requisitions to the appropriate source for purchase or procurement of materials and supplies needed to effectively manage the household.
  • Maintain and review all logs and documentation for your respective cottage.
  • Guide in-cottage training of new Cottage Parents assigned to your respective cottage.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Cottage Parent Supervisor(s) or Administration of the American Children's Home.

Qualifications:

  • Must be 25 years of age.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; associate degree or higher is preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable safe driving record must be maintained.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office, email, internet, typing.
  • 1st Aid, CPR certified (or willing to become certified).
  • Strong cooking skills; comfortable reading recipes and menu.
  • Water safety skills: ability to swim and supervise swimmers.

Competencies:

  • Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict.
  • Judgement - Makes timely decisions.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • Occasionally required to bend, stoop, or kneel, push, pull, and climb stairs.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Frequently required to grasp, reach, and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
  • Specific visual abilities required include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; night vision for driving; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance with Aetna Dental after 60 days.
  • Life insurance with MetLife.
  • Long-term Disability insurance with MetLife.
  • Sick leave pay accrues after 90 days.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with Mutual of America available after 1 year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits with ADP.
  • Employee Discount Program benefits with LifeMart.

Additional Voluntary Benefits:

  • Medical insurance plans with United HealthCare after 60 days.
  • Vision insurance with VSP after 60 days.
  • Short-term Disability insurance with MetLife after 60 days.
  • Critical Illness and AD&D with MetLife after 60 days.
  • Additional Life insurance, including spouse and child with MetLife after 60 days.
  • FSA account and HSA account.

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